This is one of the elite classical ensembles fielded by Munich's public broadcasting apparatus—and it's the most storied, thanks to a past with conductors like Sir Colin Davis and Mariss Jansons. The orchestra has a gift for the late Romantic repertoire (check out voluptuous versions of Mahler and Strauss). Just as critical to their success is their way of finding the right dramatic feel for any piece, whether by Beethoven, Puccini, or Carl Orff. Highlights from their recorded legacy bring you iconic maestros as well as leading contemporary lights (such as Yannick Nézet-Séguin).